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Art PsychotherapistinLondoninLondonPUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

Oxleas NHS Foundation TrustFollow Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to develop a new and innovative art therapy service specifically for Older Adults, contributing to essential mental health care in the community.
Collaboration with a dedicated team of 30 art therapists, offering support, supervision, and shared learning through regular CPD opportunities and group supervisions.
Flexibility in work schedule with the option for job sharing, promoting a better work-life balance.
Engagement in multidisciplinary teamwork, providing a holistic approach to patient care by collaborating with various health care professionals.
Ability to work independently and creatively in designing specialized art therapy programs tailored to the needs of older adults with complex conditions.
Professional development opportunities through continuing professional development commitments and access to resources within a large NHS framework.
Contribution to meaningful improvement in the lives of older adults, offering them therapeutic outlets for expression and coping within a supportive and caring environment.
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Art Psychotherapist to develop an innovative art therapy service for Older Adults within their Dementia and Mental Health services in Bexley, Bromley, and Greenwich. The role, available as a job share, involves assessing clients with complex needs, facilitating individual and group therapy sessions using various art materials, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and implement treatment plans. The successful candidate will also provide specialist advice and supervision to colleagues and will have access to continuous professional development opportunities within a supportive team of 30 art therapists.

The position offers the chance to work independently in establishing a specialist clinical art therapy service tailored to client needs. Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust operates a diverse range of healthcare services across London and the surrounding areas, committed to improving lives and providing excellent care to patients and their families. Candidates must demonstrate a passion for working with older adults and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. For informal inquiries, interested individuals can contact Louise Smart, the Head Art Therapist.
Opportunity to develop a new and innovative art therapy service specifically for Older Adults, contributing to essential mental health care in the community.
Collaboration with a dedicated team of 30 art therapists, offering support, supervision, and shared learning through regular CPD opportunities and group supervisions.
Flexibility in work schedule with the option for job sharing, promoting a better work-life balance.
Engagement in multidisciplinary teamwork, providing a holistic approach to patient care by collaborating with various health care professionals.
Ability to work independently and creatively in designing specialized art therapy programs tailored to the needs of older adults with complex conditions.
Professional development opportunities through continuing professional development commitments and access to resources within a large NHS framework.
Contribution to meaningful improvement in the lives of older adults, offering them therapeutic outlets for expression and coping within a supportive and caring environment.

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